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Apple’s challenge against the European Union’s designation of its App Stores and iOS platform as “gatekeepers” was dismissed by Europe’s top court, according to Reuters (a subscription is required to read the article). The term “gatekeeper” applies to large digital...

macOS Mojave introduced Voice Memos, a feature bothered from iOS. As you might guess from its name, it allows you to record voice memos. Let’s look at how to use it in macOS Tahoe. 1. Setting Up Your Microphone Before you begin, ensure your microphone is selected and...

The fifth season of its comedy series “Trying,” debuts today with its first episode on Apple TV. It stars and is executive produced by BAFTA Award nominee Esther Smith and Actor Award nominee Rafe Spall. Today’s episode will be followed by one episode weekly through...

Apple has released a third version of its beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The update apparently is for the new features in macOS 27, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. The operating system updates add a new AirPods interface, a...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From Cult of Mac: Apple is rolling out a Google Cloud pop-up warning that protect your privacy by letting you know before certain Apple Intelligence features send...

A lawsuit brought by the state of West Virginia against Apple alleging the company’s business practices safeguard child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) will remain in state courts, reportsWest Virginia Public Broadcasting.  In February West Virginia’s attorney...

Apple has released the fourth public betas of macOS 26.5, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does...

Apple App Store revenue growth slowed in the June 2026 quarter, according to an analysis by UBS, which tracked third-party App Store data from Sensor Tower. According to Proactive, UBS analysts said the App Store recorded approximately 3% year-over-year growth on...

Apple TV has unveiled a first look at “Nocturne,” a new drama based on the internationally bestselling crime novels “Lazarus” and “The Sandman” by Lars Kepler.  “Nocturne” stars and is executive produced by Tony Award winner, Actor Award winner, Emmy Award...

The Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can, for now, continue enforcing its age verification law, which mandates app stores such as the Apple App Store to verify minors’ ages and secure parental consent before downloading apps or making in-app purchases, reports...

A federal judge has largely dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple regarding condensation defects in the US$549 AirPods Max, according to Law360 (a subscription is required to read the article). Judge Orelia E. Merchant of the Eastern District of New...

An Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange that’s been buried as part of an America250 time capsule is unlikely to work when it’s time to unearth it, according to Newsweek.  America’s Time Capsule, due to be dug up in 2276, includes an iPhone with a Notes app...

Smartphone sales in China fell 13% ‌year-on-year during the month-long 618 shopping festival, as brands raised prices to offset higher memory costs, according to data from Counterpoint Research. And Apple didn’t dodge the bullet. Sales declined from May 26 to June 21....

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From 9to5Mac: Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has approved Apple and Epic’s request to temporarily postpone key deadlines in their long-running App Store dispute.  °...

Apple Intelligence features in the Home app will require an iCloud+ plan starting at 2TB, notes MacRumors. At last month’s Worldwide Developer Conference Apple pointed out that some ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features would require an ‌iCloud‌+ plan, but didn’t elaborate....

Apple TV has announced “Guilty Creatures,” a new thriller led by three-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Julia Garner (“Ozark,” “Weapons”). She’ll star and executive produce. Craig Gillespie (“I, Tonya,” “Your Friends & Neighbors,” “Pam & Tommy”)...

Global Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments grew by 70% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter one (Q1) of 2026, reaching a market penetration of 25%, according to the Counterpoint Global Smartwatch Shipments Tracker. And Apple dominates the category.  Global Edge AI...

Apple has released the third developer betas of macOS 27,  iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration...

Apple has released the fourth developer betas of macOS 26.5, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper...

Apple has started offering free 4K upgrades on select titles in the Apple TV app, notes 9to5Mac. The article adds that upgrades are in the early stages of rollout, but Sigmund Judge has compiled a full list that you can view on Threads. So if you’ve purchased any of...

BenQ has announced the “evolution” of the BenQ Creative Pro monitor portfolio, a lineup of displays for creative professionals. The portfolio is led by the new PD2732U, a 27-inch 4K monitor that’s engineered for graphic design, photography, video editing, content...

Broadcom, a semiconductor company, says it and Apple have agreed to expand their ​partnership through 2031 to ​develop and supply a range of custom ​chips, reports Reuters. Broadcom has been a long-standing ​supplier to Apple, providing key components, including...

Apple has reportedly resumed accepting credit and debit card payments for App Store purchases and subscription services such as iCloud in India, reports Inc.4. This comes almost four years after withdrawing the option following regulatory changes introduced by the...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From TrendForce: Samsung is reportedly pushing for another wave of memory price increase in the third quarter of 2026. ° From MacRumors: The second iOS 27 developer...